After hearing this, Shen Yiran said, "Uncle Yang must be very clear about the Honglu Temple incident. Is it really the same as the story that has been circulated?"

Although Uncle Yang admitted his identity, he was still a little hesitant when Shen Yiran asked him about it.

Bai Zhi handed over a cup of tea and said, "Just tell me, old man. There's plenty of tea."

Uncle Yang laughed when he heard this, and sighed while holding the hot teacup, "Since Madam wants to know, I will tell you."

“In fact, this matter is far from that simple.”

Shen Yiran straightened up and nodded, "Uncle Yang, just tell me. I'm just curious and I won't tell anyone."

Uncle Yang listened, nodded, looked out the window and continued to tell the story.

Since King Lao Xing loved new things, he naturally tinkered with the mechanical clay figurine after he got it, and that night he discovered the sapphire and gold ring hidden inside it.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, how could he not know about the treasures of another country?

After King Laoxing found out, he immediately realized that something was wrong, so he went to the emperor in secret to report that something might have happened in the Yueshi Kingdom.

When the emperor heard this, he asked the Honglu Temple to calm the envoy and secretly sent someone on a fast horse to the Western Regions to inquire about the news.

However, they did not expect that at this time a tragedy occurred in which an envoy was killed overnight. At that time, there were envoys from other countries in the Honglu Temple. When the tragedy happened, they heard the noise and came out and saw it.

Everyone felt threatened, and all the envoys in the Honglu Temple requested to see the emperor.

The emperor had not yet received any military intelligence from the Yueshi Kingdom and did not know the inside story. He could only send the imperial guards to be on guard and ordered the Dali Temple and Prince Laoxing to investigate and punish the real culprit.

The envoys in the Honglu Temple all had guesses in their minds, and the envoys from the Western Regions countries took the opportunity to contact the secret agents in Kyoto and begin to take action.

When Shen Yiran heard this, he knew that the matter had become a big deal, and even if the emperor wanted to cover his ears, he couldn't.

Sure enough, after receiving the urgent military report from eight hundred miles away, the emperor summoned Prince Laoxing into the palace to discuss countermeasures with the prime minister and the minister of war.

Although he knew that the general of the Eclipse Kingdom was abominable and dared to take action in Kyoto, which showed that he did not take his country seriously, the prime minister strongly advocated a peaceful solution.

The emperor listened to the prime minister and ordered King Laoxing to give them the motive.

Prince Laoxing obeyed the order and left the palace, but then he heard that there was a thief in the mansion and his wife was killed.

No need to think, we all know who dared to do this and why.

Prince Lao Xing refused to accept the threat and went to the palace to plead with the emperor. However, the emperor advised Prince Lao Xing to bear the pain for the sake of the overall situation and the people.

Prince Laoxing was extremely disappointed with the emperor at that time and decided to disobey the emperor's order in the palace.

He first gave the things away, and then sent people to take them back. All the general's men were killed and their bodies were thrown on the street.

The common people and scholars who knew the inside story at that time applauded in their hearts.

King Lao Xing became a national hero admired by everyone.

It’s a pity that the emperor didn’t think so. For the so-called overall situation, he sacrificed King Lao Xing again and demoted him.

The gang of thieves openly kidnapped the young prince and threatened him, but the emperor did not allow the imperial guards to intervene and harm the envoy.

King Lao Xing had no choice but to give the thing away.

Uncle Yang stopped abruptly here and licked his lips.

Shen Yiran pursed his lips and realized that Uncle Yang paused here in order to cover up the words that had just blurted out.

Then he smiled and said, "I think the old king of Xing is unwilling to let it go. Is there something wrong with the things he sent back?"

Uncle Yang felt a little embarrassed when he heard this: "You can't say this. If you tell it, it means several lives will be lost. Even if my wife knows about it, it might be dangerous."

When Shen Yiran heard this, he stopped Uncle Yang in time: "Okay, I won't say it."

Bai Zhi immediately went outside to check, and came back to report: "Don't worry, Madam, there's no one."

Shen Yiran said, "I want to prepare some ginseng as a gift. Uncle Yang has selected them. Wait for me to notify him and deliver them to your house in person."

Uncle Yang understood that Shen Yiran wanted him to talk in a secluded and safe place, so he nodded and went out.

Bo Jinnian was about to return home, and during these three days, he was anxious to ask about the old King Xing, so he just waited for him to come back to hear all about him.

After leaving the warehouse, they treated Cao Yuqin and Prince Xing to a medicinal meal, and then they went for fun in the mountains.

This time with the company of Ji Siyue and Ji Sicheng, it was much more lively.

Seeing Ji Sicheng's gentle manner and aspirations, Prince Xing was filled with emotion: "When I was his age, I was still a vagrant. If I hadn't been kidnapped by criminals, I probably wouldn't have known anything about it!"

When Shen Yiran heard this, he immediately looked at Cao Yuqin. Cao Yuqin was also very surprised and pulled Prince Xing to ask, "Oh my God, what do you mean by this?"

Prince Xing didn't seem to know the inside story. He just sighed and said jokingly, "Don't you know that I was kidnapped when I was a child?"

Cao Yuqin shook her head, and Shen Yiran nodded and said, "Now that Your Majesty mentions this, I remember it. It seems to be related to the Lunar Eclipse Kingdom, right?"

Prince Xing nodded: "It's their country's business, but it has implicated our Prince Xing's Mansion. But it's good, otherwise, I might have to work in the Honglu Temple now."

Cao Yuqin patted him a few times, muttered a few words and left in a bad mood: "So you have encountered such a terrible thing before!"

Prince Xing shook his head: "I'm not afraid. I knew at that time that my father would find a way to save me."

After hearing this, Shen Yiran knew that Prince Xing didn't know much, and was afraid that he might accidentally reveal it, so he immediately said, "It's better to forget about this kind of thing sooner rather than later."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yuqin immediately took Prince Xing's arm and said, "That's right, let's not talk about the past, let's go for a walk again?"

Ji Siyue was very interested when she heard these words. If Ji Sicheng hadn't stopped her, she would have gotten to the bottom of the matter.

After having dinner early, the group went down the mountain together.

The old lady was almost fully recovered, and when she heard that Bo Jinnian was coming back, she followed him back to the mansion.

Ji Siyue and Ji Sicheng stayed in the mansion, waiting to be welcomed.

Bo Jinnian first went back to the palace to report the matter to the emperor, and only returned to the mansion after he had finished his work.

Shen Yiran had already prepared hot water and herbal medicine for bathing and changing clothes. After that, Bo Jinnian went to meet the old lady and the three ladies before returning to the room and sitting down with peace of mind.

Ji Sicheng and Ji Siyue immediately surrounded him and kept telling him about everything that happened along the way.

Seeing that the two children were becoming more and more outstanding, Bo Jinnian was very grateful to Shen Yiran and told them about what had happened along the way.

Shen Yiran was beside Bo Jinnian, sorting out his luggage and preparing gifts, while listening with a smile.

When he saw Bo Jinnian yawn, Shen Yiran stepped forward and said with a smile: "Let your father rest early, and continue chatting tomorrow."

Everyone who said that laughed and went back to their rooms.

Shen Yiran waited for Bo Jinnian to sleep, but he kept his spirits up and said, "I heard from the old lady about what happened in the mansion. Alas, it was really difficult for you!"

Shen Yiran was willing to vent his longing feelings at this moment, and leaned tightly into Bo Jinnian's arms: "You are suffering outside, traveling by boat and car, sleeping in the open air, and you look thinner."

Bo Jinnian turned his head and looked at her watery eyes, her face full of affection, and her whole body seemed to be shrouded in a layer of warm water vapor and soft light. The closer he got, the warmer and more hazy he felt.

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